The Ford Barn - View Single Post - short in distributor keeps reappearing

jmeckel · 03-10-2013, 05:18 PM

If you are running orignal type points, check to make sure that the copper strap that follows the flat spring is not too long and shorting to the case. I had this problem and it was not easy to find, simple to fix, just put a bend in it to use up the slack.

03-10-2013, 05:18 PM	#5
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: short in distributor keeps reappearing - any ideas? If you are running orignal type points, check to make sure that the copper strap that follows the flat spring is not too long and shorting to the case. I had this problem and it was not easy to find, simple to fix, just put a bend in it to use up the slack. __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.